Industry World reports on railroad earnings and staffing shifts
Live industrial news outlines Pennsylvania Railroad earnings and expenses, Lehigh Valley gross earnings, and upcoming changes to the Lackawanna schedule. It notes the Ravine Shaft purchase, Superintendent Russell’s return, and the success or succession of engine dispatchers Jennings and other staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Lehigh Valley
Lackawanna
Ravine Shaft
Russell
Jennings’ Suc
Pennsylvania Railroad Costs and Earnings for March 1900
The report details March 1900 figures for several railroad lines including directly operated lines, Northern Central Railway, and Western lines. It lists gross earnings increases, expenses increases, and net earnings increases for one, three, and nine month periods ending March. Specific figures show sizable gains in gross earnings and net earnings across the measured segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Ailroad Company
Tiross
Northernentral Railway Company
Umm—Giass
Areney
Pittsburg
Ice
Gyoss
Lehigh Valley Railway March Earnings Report Summary
The Lehigh Valley railway reports March earnings of 2,080,202 dollars, up 200,088 from the prior March while net income runs 162,601 dollars with a decline noted. For the four quarters ended March, gross earnings reach 7,000,247 dollars, up from last year, with net earnings 1,023,420 dollars and an increase of 201,074 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greas
Lehigh Valley Railyoad
Jr. Bross
Lehigh Valley Coal Company March Earnings Decline
The Lehigh Valley Coal company reports March gross earnings of 182407, down 6000 from March 1899, with a net loss of 876082 and an increase in net taxes by 58232. For the four months ended March, gross earnings total 5976092, down from the previous year, with a net loss of 804507 and a four month net loss 2407s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Deeress
Lackawanna Schedule Changes Cut Train No 7 Time
The summer timetable trims running time for train No 7 from Hoboken to Scranton with new arrival at 11.20 p m. Pullman privileges on train No 14 require travelers to leave New York at midnight before boarding in Hoboken for a 4 05 a m arrival. The dining car on No 7 serves Hoboken to Washington, with no dinner service for general passengers on No 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Railroad
Hoboken
Scranton
Christopher Etront
New York
Hobokeen
Ravine shaft mine bought by Pom eoininic Cowl company
The Ravine shaft and mine in Pits ton have been purchased by the Pom eoininic Cowl company. The works adjoin shafts 8 2 and 10 now operated by the company and the latest acquisition is deemed valuable for the Ravine shaft. The Pennsylvania company will be on the way to tip the cowbeds under the Stievuchawme river. Eight acres of land were also bought from J Ed Patterson near the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravine
Pitston
Pomeoininic Cowl Company
Pennsylvania Company
J. Ed. Patterson
America
Biianton Railway Plans Air Equipment And Upgrades
The Biianton Railway announces new air compressor and air jacks based on Lackawanna locomotive practice. They test double truck open cars with a forty inch ground clearance and feed a stage. An adjustable platform for repairing overhead wires between Pittston and Fort Clinton is under construction. The system aims for safer quicker handling and repair work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biianton Railway Company
Linden Street
Lackawanna
Pittston
Forcat
Timie
Lake Lahere Improvement Company Chartered
The Lake Lahere improvement company of the city was chartered in the state department last week with capital stock of 140000. General Superintendent BH. GG. Muse will sell off the Lackawanna railroad and establish new quarters in the city after tomorrow. His clerical staff is expected to be lean this week. Kevlin Jennings, engine dispatcher at the Lackawanna locomotive house, and Willis Hervey of Halistead, Henry Jackson of Minealand, N. W., receive promotions to Master Mechanic and related posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lahere Improvement Company
State Department
Muse
Lackawanna Railroad
Lene
Kevlin Jennings
Lackawanna Sound House
Heer Stecedad
Mechanis Willis Hervey
Halistead
Henry Jackson
Minealand
N.W
Mr. Harvey
The Arctic Acts At Adam Forepaugh Show
A Scranton engagement on Thursday May 10 features Captain Woodward's Arctic sea lions and seals in a lavish menagerie. The educated creatures perform remarkable water feats and amusing on land acts, showcasing intelligence and surprising tricks under the big top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
America
Scranton
Joey Water
Arctic
Captain Woodward
Neptune Himeael
Loge
Arma
Prisoners to Work on County Roads and Weaving Looms
At a county prison board meeting in the county commissioners office, it was decided to start work immediately placing inmates on road construction at the West Mountain extension of Jackson Street. A. B. Tanning will supervise road work and William Kennedy will oversee weaving. Foremen H. F. Perber and Robert Allen will manage short term workers. The board also discussed contract labor for roullneking and outlined logistics for transporting materials, with everything ready to begin this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Mountain
Jackson Street
A. B. Tanning
William Kennedy
West Side
H. F. Perber
Robert Allen
Dunning
Hove
Lotto
Gould
Wallac
Ij Iellingael Company
Hailee
Palland Compmany
Talline
Pierre
Pine View
Divorce Granted in Rinsland Case By Judge Archbald
Carrie M. Peck of LaPlume was granted a divorce from Edward Peck on grounds of desertion. The couple wed in 1491 when she was fourteen. after four weeks he forced her out, and she has lived with her mother since. It was a runaway match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Rinsland
Archbald
Carrie M. Peck
LaPlume
Edward Peck
Ife
Court directs amendment of Langstaff election requests
Saturday court order requires respondent to amend examiner requests in Langstaff election case. Eight thousand voters named in the bill of particulars are included in the requests but not specifically attacked. Examiners are to determine voter defect and related causes as stated.
Court orders amended bill in electoral dispute and school property case
Proceedings were held as Solicitor John M. Harris announced an accounting between Lackawanna township and Moosic borough over public school property created before Moosic became a borough. The 2000 votes attacked remain undisturbed and a drag net method was excluded after attorney objection. A hearing for Harry Moran the subject of a house of refuge case was scheduled with neighbors to testify on Moran conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Harris
Moosic Borough
Lackawanna Township
Moosle
Harry Moran
Board of
Associated Charifiee
House of Refuge
Kelly
Chambers
Morans
Kelterman Court
Woman Fires At Fugitive Ex-Friend On Mulberry Street
Miss Jennie Robbins chased Benjamin Wakeman at daybreak along Mulberry Street and fired twice with a six shooter. Witnesses saw two bullet marks on the sidewalk. Robbins claimed she aimed upward, Wakeman was also drunk, and the incident stemmed from a long friendship turning hostile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower Mulberry Street
Jennie Robbins
Benjamin Wakeman
Wakeman
Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised For Eczema Relief
Testimonials from E W Deewer Mas Evata Saturra and Mrs H Pomney describe Hood's Sarsaparilla curing severe eczema and restoring health. They claim rapid improvements after taking multiple bottles and endorse the product for blood purification and overall vitality.
The Absent Minded Beggar and a Quick Tailor Call
A tale describes the absent minded man who delays his spring suit until the old one is worn out and then hurries to the tailor expecting a next day finish. A warning not to delay as good work requires time.
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Aqwil
WIT
Foy Wei
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Stuehen
Wirth Wes Sel
Pool
Chwrite
Pustiets, VA A. Rm
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Enginis
Mo Wallaer
Mageween
Moodlay
Apel
Wild Oats Notetil Vp mm
Ongions LK
Matera
M. Hennigan
W. Dt. Mutley
P. Walles
Vrountethor
Allister
Pusitets
Murphy
Cawley
Mayinvern
Pennsylvania Railroad
Il Atlanmg
Court House News Notes
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Eczema
Hood
E. W. Deewer
Gardiner
N.Y
Evata Saturra
E. Mitchell St
Oswego, N. Y
W. J. Davis
Wyoming Avenue
Lyceum Theatr
Crist the
Diesith
Paris
Scranton's Shopping Center
Lot
Gunster & Forsyth
Penn Avenue
Rodusol
Pilsner
W. Winth Street
Suranton, PA
Ard
Ieee
Eeeeer
Pete Ween Set
Eee
Wyoming
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Third National Bank
United States
Cappirau
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William HH. Peck
Densten
Sprusa St
Temple Court Building
Scranton, PA
Mount Pleasant Coal
Crary
Connell Am
Dealera
Pleasant Coal CO
Lester
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Moose Powder Co
Laplin & Land Powder Co
Safety
Repauno Chemical Co
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